Trail Cafe and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
90
Score
Trail Cafe and Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Trail Cafe and Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
90
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.on front line, observed tongs on oven door handle **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In Walk in cooler observed three packages unopened, thawed raw mahi mahi in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near ice machine, cove molding missing. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Kitchen lights are very dimly lit **Warning**
38-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near ice machine, observed hole in wall near baseboard. **Warning**
36-24-5
58
Aug 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Hidden poached eggs and smoked salmon with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back prep area not smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom door not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
82
Aug 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork sausage and bacon being stored over cooked turkey in Walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator holding butter with no written plan. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Hidden poached eggs and smoked salmon with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided sign for operator, operator hung sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom door not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back prep area not smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage in food preparation area near front line. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator **Warning**
51-13-4
41
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to rinse cloth. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored in floor near ice machine.
24-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
70
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and ground beef over raw pork and seafood in walk in cooler. Operator advised and placed raw meats in proper order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dishwashing employee handle soiled rag then handle clean dishes, no removal of gloves, handwashing or replacement of gloves. Operator advised of need for proper handwashing when changing tasks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server station. Operator advised use sink only for handwashing.
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located on cook line reach in cooler. Standing water on bottom shelf of cooler. Operator advised the possible need for proper maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In wait station, ice been has accumulation of mold/slime like substance. Operator advised of need to clean and sanitize.
22-20-5
58
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Observed location changed owners and did not apply for change of ownership. New owner misunderstood what was needed for new license. Educated operator on needs of new license and provided guidance to complete application process. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler on line closest to window, all items less that 2 hours in cooler. Product was put on ice for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs and not wash hands or change gloves. Operator educated employee on proper hand washing and touched items were cleaned before being used again. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan for clean up of vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Menu has all items marked with consumer advisory not just marking items that contain raw products. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
47
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef ready to eat corned beef. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink in prep area slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in dish ash area.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black/green mold-like substance in ice machine.
22-20-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trail Cafe and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trail Cafe and Grill on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trail Cafe and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trail Cafe and Grill.
How does Trail Cafe and Grill compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Trail Cafe and Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Trail Cafe and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Trail Cafe and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Trail Cafe and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Trail Cafe and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trail Cafe and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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